CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF Mr. Horace Eugene Roberson DECEMBER 21, 1940 DECEMBER 9, 2015 Tuesday, December 15, 2015 One o'clock in the Afternoon Zion Hill Baptist Church 6175 Campbellton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30331 The Reverend Dr. Aaron L. Parker, Pastor The Obituary Horace, a beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend was born the first of three boys to the late Mr. Lawyer Roberson and Mrs. Elma Louise Coles Roberson on December 21, 1940. He departed this life on December 9, 2015 after a long illness. Horace confessed Christ at an early age and joined Little Friendship Missionary Baptist Church located on Merritts Avenue and Bedford Place in Atlanta, Ga around the corner from Irene Street where the family lived. Horace attended Atlanta Public Schools C. W. Hill Elementary and David T. Howard High School graduating in 1958. Upon graduation, he attended Morehouse College and worked full time at the Standard Club in Atlanta. Horace worked for PPG Industries for many years and was promoted to the position of Sales Representative and relocated to Pittsburg , PA. He eventually retired and settled in Taylors, SC. Horace was preceded in death by his wife, the late Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Roberson on March 3, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memory: Brothers, Gus {Dianne) Roberson, Clarence Roberson, his beloved son Ricky Roberson, stepdaughter, Lisa {Kelvin) Sullivan of Greenville, SC and stepson, Nantumbu David Calhoun of Greenville, SC, nieces, Angela Roberson, Aretha Roberson, and Amanda Roberson, granddaughters Rickita Roberson, Jazz-min Roberson, grandsons Nantumbu David Calhoun II, Tyre and Tyeson Sullivan, and one great grandson Khari Roberson, and a host of other relatives including cousins and many friends. Order of Service Prelude Musician Processional "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" #431 Choir Selection "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" #371 Choir Scripture Readings Old Testament New Testament Rev.RandaiiJohnson Minister Prayer of Comfort Rev. Gloria E. Wilson Solo Sister Wanda Cooley Reflections Friends Family Obituary (Read Silently) "There's a Sweet, Sweet, Spirit" Musician Musical Selection Choir Eulogy Reverend Dr. Aaron L. Parker, Pastor Acknowledgements Knox Funeral Home Benediction Recessional "Going Up Yonder" Daddy, I Miss You You never said " I'm leaving" You never said "goodbye" You were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why. There are no words to tell you Just what I feel inside The shock, the hurt, the anger Might gradually subside A million times I'll need you A million times I'll cry If Love alone could have saved you You never would have died In Life I loved you dearly In death I love you still In my heart you hold a place That no one could ever fill It broke my heart to lose you But you didn't go alone For part of me went with you The day God took you home Things will never be the same And all though it hurts so bad I will smile whenever I hear your name And be proud you were my Dad. by: Unknown INTERMENT Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Hillcrest Memorial Gardens 14050 E. Wade Hampton Blvd Greer, SC 29651 REPAST Today, December 15, 2015 Word of Praise Missionary Baptist Church 493 West Campbellton Street Fairburn, GA 30213 770-964-0459 PALLBEARERS Family & Friends HONORARY PALLBEARERS Deacons of Zion Hill Baptist Church FLOWER BEARERS Deaconesses of Zion Hill Baptist Church ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The family of the late Mr. Horace Eugene Roberson appreciates the comforting calls, cards, visits, monetary gifts, and other acts of kindness during the time of bereavement. We have been truly blessed by the loving support shown by family and friends. Special thanks to the Zion Hill Baptist Church family and to our Pastor Dr. Aaron L. Parker, ministerial staff, and members. Your love and support will always be remembered. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO: Knox Funeral Home